AFRICA

[Ghana] Firm action against officers responsible for payroll infractions

[Ghana] Firm action against officers responsible for payroll infractions [Ghana] Firm action against officers responsible for payroll infractions

Mr Ampem said the long-standing practice of paying allowances and salaries to individuals who have not worked must stop immediately....
27 Aug 2025
[Kenya] Public service payroll deadline extended to 18th of every month

[Kenya] Public service payroll deadline extended to 18th of every month [Kenya] Public service payroll deadline extended to 18th of every month

The move is intended to enhance efficiency and ensure the timely remittance of statutory deductions.
22 Aug 2025
[South Africa] Magistrates’ association takes President to court over salary increases

[South Africa] Magistrates’ association takes President to court over salary increases [South Africa] Magistrates’ association takes President to court over salary increases

In court papers filed at the South Gauteng High Court, Armsa reportedly contends that magistrates’ workloads and responsibilities have significantly...
20 Aug 2025
[Kenya] 2026 Finance Bill aims to raise tax-free income threshold

[Kenya] 2026 Finance Bill aims to raise tax-free income threshold [Kenya] 2026 Finance Bill aims to raise tax-free income threshold

The National Assembly's Finance and National Planning Committee has stated that it will evaluate the current five tax bands in...
14 Aug 2025
[Ghana] Accountant-General suspends and terminates salaries following audit

[Ghana] Accountant-General suspends and terminates salaries following audit [Ghana] Accountant-General suspends and terminates salaries following audit

Of this total, 5,673 employees who were processed for payment in July 2025 have had their salaries suspended pending further...
05 Aug 2025
[Kenya] Government’s new payroll app will crack down on ghost workers

[Kenya] Government’s new payroll app will crack down on ghost workers [Kenya] Government’s new payroll app will crack down on ghost workers

The move is part of a renewed effort to eliminate ghost workers and enhance accountability in the public service.  
29 Jul 2025
[Ghana] More than 67,000 ‘Ghost Workers’ found on payroll

[Ghana] More than 67,000 ‘Ghost Workers’ found on payroll [Ghana] More than 67,000 ‘Ghost Workers’ found on payroll

During a parliamentary session for the 2025 mid-year budget review, Dr. Forson disclosed that a Ghana Audit Service audit had...
25 Jul 2025
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